1 / 2Friends of the Bergen County Zoo
📍 Paramus, NY
Small, intimate zoo in Bergen County offering free winter admission, train and carousel rides, and a compact layout designed for young children. Typically takes 60–90 minutes to cover the full grounds.
It's a small zoo that is very quaint. Every employee is super friendly. Not expensive at all. It takes about an hour and a half to see the whole thing.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and preschoolers who want a short, relaxed zoo visit without the scale or cost of a major attraction. The compact size means young children see the whole zoo without tiring. Check current operating status before visiting — one reviewer noted a closure period.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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wil lopez
a year ago
“It's a small zoo that is very quaint. Every employee is super friendly. Not expensive at all. It takes about an hour and a half to see the whole thing.”
NJ Sound
2 years ago
“Excellent zoo that we frequent regularly and enjoy the wide variety of animals.”
Anatolia
a year ago
“So sad seeing closed after years of visiting with kids.”
Jose Torres
a year ago
“Was there for the light show and train ride it was good great place to visit with children recomend visit and enjoy the smores”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Bergen County Zoo is a manageable community zoo with train rides, a carousel, gift shop, and an educational building. Free admission runs during winter months when animals are housed indoors. Regular admission resumes in April. Birthday party options, animal sponsorship programs, and membership passes are available for frequent visitors. All staff consistently praised for friendliness with young children.
